Press Releases
  • Congresswoman Waters' Statement on Passage of "Fiscal Cliff" Deal
    Jan 2, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) released the following statement on Tuesday night's passage of Senate Amendment H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: "I am pleased that we were able to reach an agreement that prevents tax hikes from rising on middle class families and ensures that the... More
  • Congresswoman Waters’ Statement on Republicans' Spending Reduction Act of 2012
    Dec 20, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) issued the following statement today opposing H.R. 6684, the Spending Reduction Act of 2012, which would undo certain aspects of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. While it is clear that the Republican Majority’s H.R. 6684 is an attempt to gene... More
  • Congresswoman Waters, 43 House Democrats Send Letter in Support of HIV Screening for Teens and Adults Ages 15-65
    Dec 14, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) led a letter that was signed by 43 House Democrats that is being sent to the Chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTP) today to express support for the task force's draft recommendation, which proposes that all adolescents and adults ages 15 to ... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Wishes Nelson Mandela A Speedy Recovery
    Dec 10, 2012 - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the hospitalization of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa: "I send my love, prayers and best wishes to Nelson Mandela as he continues to undergo a series of medical tests after he was admitted ... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Elected Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee
    Dec 4, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) was unanimously elected Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee today by the House Democratic Caucus. Following the election, Congresswoman Waters released the following statement: "I am deeply humbled to be elected as Ranking Member of the House F... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Statement on World AIDS Day
    Dec 1, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day today: "On World AIDS Day, we unite in solidarity worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We show support for people living with the disease and commemorate those who have died. We stand together to r... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Distributes Turkeys to Local Organizations
    Nov 21, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters helped to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys to non-profit organizations based in California’s 35th Congressional District on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Behavioral Health Services’ Pacifica House in Hawthorne. The turkey giveaway was made possible by the Golden State Water Comp... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Issues Statement on FHA's Annual Report
    Nov 16, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) released the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Administration’s annual financial status report issued to Congress today: "While I remain concerned about the health of the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (M... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Statement Honoring Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2012 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) released the following statement expressing her gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our veterans, military troops, and their families in honor of Veterans Day: "Today, our country will pause to reflect and remember the millions of brave men and women in uni... More
  • Congresswoman Waters Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Oct 30, 2012 - In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) released the following statement today: "As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, I express my support for those engaged in the ongoing fight against the most common cancer among women in our co... More

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